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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 452, 30 March 1912, Page 5

The Legislative Council of New South Wales reiected the Bill to givs the members of the House of Assembly an increase in salary on the second reading. Mr H. Gar+h, of the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand, left for Dannevirke yesterday, to which branch he has been transferred. Mr Garth's vacancy will be filled by Mr of Stratford. Mr J. M. Milne by advertisement appearing in this issue, notifies the public of Otorohanga and surrounding districts that he has purchased the millinery business recently carried on by Mrs Raven. Mr Milne asks for a share of public patronage. Files from China state that the •' Government has issued a notice forbidding the wearing of Mandarin robes because they are a relic of the Manchu dvnasty. The Government has also declared that all criminals shall be shot on the scene of their crimes. The Government is making determined efforts to suppress piracy. An important proposal is about to be submitted to the shareholders of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company by the directors. A portion of the balance on the shares is to be called up, but it is maintained that this will be amply compensated by the reduction of the liability, and that it is to be ararnged in such manner that the shareholders will_ not find it unduly inconvenient financially. A new coalfield has been opened at Branxton, 34 miles fom Newcastle, N.S.W. It is estimated to contain 80,000,000 tons of coal. A man was found dying at Mosman, Sydney, yesterday, the circumstances pointing to suicide. Papers in his pockets bore the name of J. McCullough, Waipiro Bay, New Zealand. The appeal of Hector Gray against the decision of the Dannevirke Jockey Club disqualifying him for twelve months for not riding Miss Augusta to win, and for deliberately interfering with the running of Ladino at the recent Dannevirke meeting has been dismissed by the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. All bowlers who are behind in the club's competitions are asked to play their games without delay. The present round must be completed during the coming week, otherwise those who have not played their games win be scratched. A cable received this morning states that Mr T. M. Wilford, M.P for Hutt, Will leave England in April. His health is thoroughly restored.

A year ago next Sunday the Rev. A Armstrong of the Presbyterian Church, commenced his ministry in this town. During that time great progress has been made in the position of his church and congregation. The anniversary will be marked by thanksgiving services, to be held tomorrow . Mr J C.Johnson, representing the Porter Company of Wellington, is at present in this district taking orders for a volume of "Charming Bible Stories " The book is attractively written in simple language From a list submitted it is clearly shown that prominent statesmen and clergy of every denomination have appreciated the work. In addition to the above beautiful book, which is most useful in the home, there representative is also booking orders for a very handsome -'Combination Family Bible containing 500 illustrations, which Will form some idea of its comp eteness To fully describe this biblical encyclopaedia would occupy too much snaL suffice it to state that this work'is most comlpete and altogether should prove of great value in the home as a book of reference. The wealth of charming illustrations bring right into our homes copies of those Jrlorious masterpieces in art, for the Ariginal. of which fabulous prices are being paid by the ultra nch The company's representative- will be pleased to call and submit a copy for the approval of those interested. A postcard addressed RooKWood private boarding house, Te Kuiti, would ensure a sample being subat anv address throughout